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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Panel Practice Adviser

Children’s Hearings Scotland is recruiting volunteer Panel Practice Advisers!  
Children’s Hearings Scotland in South Lanarkshire is looking for people who have good assessment, observation, and communication skills to join our team as a Panel Practice Adviser. 
What will you be doing? 
Panel Practice Advisers are responsible for the quality assurance and they regularly observe Panel Members within children's hearings and feedback so improvements can be made.  They are also part of the recruitment and selection of new Panel Members while conducting Panel Members re-appointment reviews. Their goal is to support Panel Members through feedback to ensure the strongest possible decisions are being made for children and young people. 
Who are we looking for? 
You’ll be enthusiastic and committed to securing the rights of children and young people and improving their outcomes and experiences; able to lead and be part of a team; a strong communicator. You should also be familiar with working with volunteers and be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to and understanding of the ethos of Children’s Hearings Scotland. 
To find out more about the role, please visit our web site

Experience required

, Caring,Good Communicator,Open minded,Organised,Practical,Reliable / Dependable,Panel Practice Advisers bring the same strong commitment as our Panel Members to our values - challenging, child-centred, creative, respectful fair and open. Above all, you must care about the welfare of infants, children and young people and to helping us achieve the best possible outcomes for the

Travel details

This is a South Lanarkshire opportunity and takes place in
Across South Lanarkshire,Hamilton,Lanark

Dates

20 February - 4 August 2026

Support
Training details

Full training is provided, with the aim to enhance your skills in: leadership, effective communication, managing conflict and influencing and negotiating – all of which are transferable into the workplace.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

No Gender Restriction,

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